Quarterly Earnings Guidance

Research shows that most executives feel growing short-term pressure is distorting business decisions and destroying value.

One effective response has been shifting away from quarterly earnings per share guidance in favor of long-term roadmaps tied to fundamental economic drivers and key performance indicators.

While corporate reporting remains essential, quarterly guidance often fuels short-termism without real benefits. Companies that continue to issue quarterly earnings guidance prioritize short-term gains over long-term strategy, sacrificing investment opportunities and undermining their base of stable, long-term shareholders.

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